Ronald “Ronnie” Dean Schuknecht, 88, of Greene, IA, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024, at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City. Woodley Funeral Home and Crematory of Greene is caring for Ronnie and his family.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, 2024, with a one-hour prior visitation at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Greene. Memorials in lieu of flowers may be directed to K. Schuknecht-Losee, 24328 210th Street, Rockford, IA 50468.
Ronnie was born on May 9, 1936, in Oakwood, Iowa to Franklin and Kathryn (Reints) Schuknecht. He graduated from Greene High School in 1955. On April 21, 1957, Ronnie married the love of his life, Beverly “Bev” (Cross) Schuknecht at First Methodist Church in Charles City. This year marked their 67th wedding anniversary. The couple made their home in Greene. They lived in 3 different homes until building their forever home in 1968.
Ronnie worked various jobs throughout his life; he worked for the Corner Feed Store and hauled milk for the Greene creamery. His most recent and longest occupation was road maintenance for Butler County. He really liked maintaining all aspects of the Butler County roads. In-between jobs and throughout his life, he helped area farmers with fieldwork in the spring and fall; most recently working for his good friends, Dennis McWilliams and Todd Brinkman. Ronnie also enjoyed caring for his own yard and making sure it always looked nice. He would mow, trim, and keep his yard looking pristine.
Ronnie was always the chauffeur for his wife Bev and was the one to fill the car with gas; he liked being able to take her out for car rides; especially Shamrock Shakes. Ronnie and Bev enjoyed having coffee with family and friends, golfing, traveling, boating, dancing and family-get togethers. They traveled whenever they could to attend family reunions around the US. Two of their most memorable vacations were to Hawaii and the East Cost to see the fall foliage.
Ronnie absolutely adored and loved all his nieces/nephews, great-nieces/great-nephews, and great-great-nieces/great-great-nephews. His legacy will be remembered and carried on by his family and friends.
Those left to cherish his memory include 3 sisters-in-law: Carol Nunez of Palm Desert, CA, Joan Schuknecht of Rudd, IA and Norma Sorensen of Surprise, AZ; 20 nephews and nieces: Bruce (Donna) Cross, Brenda Carrasco, Brad (Shannon) Cross, Lori (James) Stolee, James (Alia Giltner) Sorensen, David Sorensen, Dan (Donna) Leaman, Ray Shera, Bill (Kim) Snitker, Ron (Doug Alexander) Snitker, Bob Wills, Steve (Barb) Schroeder, Marilyn (Phil) Wahlgren, Pamela Stein, Jeff (Sharon) Schuknecht, Jennifer (Chad) Guzman, Greg (Sandra) Schuknecht, Jeff (Melissa) Green, Kellie (Troy) Schuknecht-Losee and Brian (Cassie Kiefer Gisi) Schuknecht; 38 great-nephews and great-nieces; 40 great-great-nephews and great-great-nieces; 3 great-great-great nieces and 1 great-great-great-great-nephew.
He was preceded in death and now reunited in heaven with the love of his life, Beverly Schuknecht; parents, Franklin and Kathryn Schuknecht; parents-in-law, Marvin and Phyllis Cross; brothers: Roger Schuknecht and Larry Schuknecht; sister, Lavone Schroeder; brothers-in-law, Cecil Cross, Jim Sorensen, Carroll Schroeder; sisters-in-law, Cleo Snitker and Joanne Cross; nieces: Paige Sorensen, Doreen Leaman, Cindy Shera, Belinda Wills and a great-great-niece, Kennedy Cross.
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